Spend time finding a T-shirt brand that works for your body type. Use the following guidelines as a checklist when trying out any new tee:
- Does the t-shirt fit you closely without tightness around your chest and waist?
- Do the shoulder seams line up with the ends of your shoulders? The shirt may be too loose if the shoulder seams are low, or too tight if the seams are closer to your neck.
- Do the sleeves cover about 1/3 of your biceps? If the sleeves cover more than half of your biceps or touch your elbows, they’re too long.
- Do the sleeves lightly hug your biceps? Loose sleeves flap around and sleeves that are too tight can cut off circulation.
- Does the T-shirt subtly drape over your chest and follow the curve of your torso? It shouldn’t reveal the outline of your stomach too much.
- Does the T-shirt go a couple of inches below your belt line, slightly covering your waistband? Ideally, it should be long enough for you to raise your arms without exposing your midsection. Do not wear one that goes all the way to your crotch area.